Reading capacitor codes

This is something that I struggled with for a while and I still have moments where my brain just won't work it out 🙂 - so don't panic...you're not on your own! Box Caps We'll start with covering box caps as these can be the trickiest to get your head around - nail...

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Build an Audio Probe box

If you've a broken pedal or a build that just isn't working as it should - an audio probe is an invaluable tool to have - and it's also super easy to make! A note of caution: Some pedals have serious voltage inside - they may only take 9V DC in...but can up that...

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Transistor Pinout Search

Easily find the basic information on the most commonly used transistors! Enter your search ID Type Pinout Datasheet Search J201 N-Channel J-Fet J201 Datasheet J112 N-Channel J-Fet J112 Datasheet J113 N-Channel J-Fet J113 Datasheet BC107 NPN - Metal Can BC107 Datasheet...

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nF / uF / pF Calculator

A quick and easy calculator for all your nF / uF / pF conversions uF / nF / pF Calculator Enter your uF value here Enter your nF value here Enter your pF value here Guide to cap numbers... Seen those numbers on the caps and wondered what the hell they are? me too!...

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How to socket components

Using sockets on your builds is a must and it's something we can't stress enough. We've all been there and built a board without using sockets…and either put the wrong part in or put in in backwards…or fried it with too much heat - it happens to everyone! It also...

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Cleaning your PCB after soldering

So you've finished your board, everything's working...but the back of the board looks like a flux induced crime scene. Here we'll go through the simple steps of cleaning off that excess flux to get your board looking all shiny and professional. What do you need?...

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